Build Log 21

I've taking a small hiatus from writing but still progressing on the plane. Firewall forward (engine area) has been the focus lately. I'll try to catch up on most items here. For paperwork, I'm in the process of registering with the FAA. My tail number on the Glasair is now N88ET or eight eight echo tango. Still further to go for paperwork, but progressing. Some discussion with the local DAR from MIDO and I think it will all go well. 

View the latest photos to see some of the progress.

Next:

Finish right brake connector & pack right wheel bearing. Air intake when part arrives & Cowling review for intake. Switch/breaker layout w/Terry AND create labels. Install ELT switch on panel. Clean masking tape off windows. Cut/fasten spinner. Headlight system designed... need to fabricate. Two Empannage systems paths for static port air, strobe light power supply, radio, ELT and transponder antenna, Dynon trim servo. OK Dynon trim servo with Terry and fabricate. Lower cowling needs light cutout, camera cutout, air cutout and cover old NACA inlet that was for carburetor. Upper cowling (7) locks. Tail wheel fairing and main gear wheel pants at hangar for fit. Finish electrical connectors at wingtip lights, pitot probe & bus bar under seats. Remote fwd camera needs cockpit display monitor. Sand and finish few spots on dorsal fin, horiz. stabilizer and lower flaps & lower cowling. Under seat electric bus& Dynon roll servo. Spark plug adapters? Electronic mag to be timed/installed. Paperwork for MIDO office, letter and receipt for FAA registry office. Tail dragger review at Harvey Field.
 

After wing installed:

• Fuel lines aft of firewall. Rudder pedal stops, complete linkage between wing and rudder pedals, elevator trim system, and flap stop adjustments. Calibrate and multi-configure Dynon system (zero system, inclination and magnetic intensity).  New transponder need attach to lower wing panel cover. Flap clearance, Seat bulkhead then door locks. Contact FAA inspector for review.

Complete:
Throttle/mixture/heat cables complete. Throttle/mixture connected/finished at throttle body and instrument panel. almost completed baffling (pg G107) including holes and attachments.  Fuel lines fwd of firewall complete. Dynon fuel flow transducer, oil and pressure and all Dynon probes complete. New ELT antenna installed. Oil cooler re-connected and lines re-routed. Designed locations and mounting of A/P servos. FAA issued tail# N88ET. Research HID headlight complete and at hand. Battery to instrument panel and POWER ON complete.